College

Visiting Parents Unknowingly Strike Up Conversation With Parents Of Dorm's Blowjob Queen

ISSUE 48•21 | 05.24.12 | News in Brief

BOSTON— As they helped their son move out of Boston University's Warren Towers dormitory Wednesday, the parents of student Jay Wiernick struck up a conversation with the parents of fellow student Elaine Marcone, reportedly oblivious to the fact that... more»
OTTO THE ORANGE

ISSUE 48•12 | 03.17.12 | Strongside/Weakside

Perhaps the most distinctive mascot in college basketball, Otto the Orange will doubtless give No. 1 seed Syracuse his full support through the tournament. more»
Brandeis Frat Boys Always Quoting ‘A Serious Man’

ISSUE 48•08 | 02.26.12 | Newswire

Brandeis Frat Boys Always Quoting ‘A Serious Man’ more»
Semester At Sea Students Steal Anchor For Dorm Room

ISSUE 48•09 | 02.25.12 | News in Photos
Notre Dame Stays Competitive, Falls Short In Intra-Squad Scrimmage

ISSUE 47•34 | 08.24.11 | Sports News in Brief

SOUTH BEND, IN—Despite holding a lead with 13 minutes left to play in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame fell short in an intra-squad scrimmage game Friday, losing 33-27 in the final heartbreaking seconds. more»
Freshman Asks New Roommate Not To Hide Masturbation From Him

ISSUE 47•33 | 08.19.11 | News in Brief

BLOOMINGTON, IN—As Indiana University students began moving into their assigned residence halls Wednesday, freshman Martin Mattucci told his new roommate Corey Dwire not to worry about hiding his acts of masturbation. more»
The Post-College Job Hunt

ISSUE 47•19 | 05.11.11 | Infographic

Members of the class of 2011 are facing an anemic job market as the national unemployment rate hovers around 9 percent. more»
Marijuana Use Triples Among Gary

ISSUE 46•11 | 03.15.10 | News

COLUMBUS, OH—Department of Health and Human Services researchers are attributing the spike in cannabis consumption among 26-year-old Gary to a number of troubling factors, including Gary-related underemployment, decreased motivation, and prolonged exposure to Josh. more»
Higher Education

ISSUE 46•04 | 02.02.10 | Slideshow
Everclear Faces Iowa Ban

ISSUE 46•03 | 01.19.10 | American Voices

Following a hazing incident in which a freshman was hospitalized with a blood-alcohol content of 0.5 percent, Iowa is considering banning the... more»
College Freshman Makes Triumphant Return To High School

ISSUE 45•45 | 11.07.09 | News

COCONUT CREEK, FL—"I'm back, Bayshore High," 18-year-old Henry Doyle announced as he pulled his mother's Toyota Camry slowly into the parking lot normally reserved for faculty, emerging with a knowing grin. "Bet you never thought you'd see the likes of me again!" more»
Tuition In Tough Times

ISSUE 48•15 ISSUE 45•39 | 09.23.09 | Infographic

With the economic downturn hitting scholarship funds, how are students paying for college? Critiquing Foucault's... more»
University Of Illinois Researchers Find Link Between Attending University Of Illinois, Receiving Solid Education At Great Price

ISSUE 45•37 | 09.11.09 | News in Brief

URBANA, IL—According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois, there is a strong correlation between enrolling... more»
What Student Organizations Are We Joining?

ISSUE 45•36 | 09.02.09 | Statshot
2009's Most Popular Classes

ISSUE 45•36 | 09.02.09 | Infographic

As the academic year begins, here is a survey of the most popular classes at colleges around the country: University of... more»
Jostens Unveils New Engagement Rings For Pregnant High-Schoolers

ISSUE 45•36 | 09.01.09 | News in Photos
College Grad Suing Alma Mater

ISSUE 45•32 | 08.05.09 | American Voices

Trina Thompson, 27, is suing New York's Monroe College for $72,000 because she has not landed a job three months after graduating with a 2.7 grade... more»
Kids, Come Look At This Dreadlock From My College Days

ISSUE 45•23 | 06.02.09 | Commentary

Hey, kids, look what I found! It was in an old trunk up in the attic, tucked away in a Ziploc bag under my Jane's Addiction T-shirt. Can you guess... more»
Some Guy Who's Not Stephen Colbert To Deliver College's Commencement Speech

ISSUE 45•15 | 04.09.09 | News in Brief

STATE COLLEGE, PA—Penn State students were devastated Monday to learn that their commencement speaker will be "some dork scientist" who... more»
College Too Expensive?

ISSUE 44•50 | 12.10.08 | Infographic

The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education issued a report last week warning that college costs are in danger of outstripping... more»
Phil's Party Reminds Area Man Why He Doesn't Go To Phil's Parties

ISSUE 44•47 | 11.21.08 | Radio News
Fraternity In Danger Of Losing House Launches Harebrained Scheme To Fix Economy

ISSUE 44•47 | 11.17.08 | News

DURHAM, NC—The brothers' laugh-a-minute economy-rebuilding plan involves bikini-clad Russian exchange students, the U.S. Senate, and a 50-gallon drum of Crisco. more»
Guy You Canvassed With Knows This Great Little Italian Canvassing Place

ISSUE 44•46 | 11.11.08 | News in Brief

PHILADELPHIA—After 18 long months of nonstop canvassing, it would be nice, now that the election is over, to take a break from it all, and your fellow... more»
Gmail Offers Drunk E-Mail Protection

ISSUE 44•42 | 10.17.08 | American Voices

Gmail now provides an optional series of questions to make sure users are relatively sober before sending an e-mail. What do you think? more»
Least Popular Work-Study Jobs

ISSUE 44•42 | 10.15.08 | Statshot
Wealthy Teen Nearly Experiences Consequence

ISSUE 44•39 | 09.27.08 | News

SOMERSET, NJ—"It’s frightening to think I was so close to learning how society works outside the protected sphere of wealth and privilege," said Charles Wentworth. more»
Voter Registration Efforts

ISSUE 48•09 ISSUE 44•37 | 09.10.08 | Infographic

As the election grows nearer, many organizations are out in full force to increase voter registration. What are they doing to encourage people... more»
Point/Counterpoint: Party! vs. Whoo! Party!

ISSUE 44•35 | 08.27.08 | Point/Counterpoint

Party! Yeah, man! All right! Can you believe this?! Damn! Dude! Party! What's that? Huh? I can't understand you over the noise... more»
College Presidents Rethinking Drinking Age

ISSUE 44•34 | 08.22.08 | American Voices

A group of 104 college and university presidents has signed a statement that suggests the minimum drinking age of 21 encourages a culture of... more»
First Night Of Freedom Spent Alone In Dorm Room

ISSUE 44•33 | 08.15.08 | News

STATE COLLEGE, PA—Unhindered by a curfew and free from parental oversight, freshman Phil Melton, 18, spent his first night of independence Saturday inside his Pennsylvania State University dorm room and was asleep by 11:45... more»

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Visiting Parents Unknowingly Strike Up Conversation With Parents Of Dorm's Blowjob Queen

OTTO THE ORANGE

Brandeis Frat Boys Always Quoting ‘A Serious Man’

Semester At Sea Students Steal Anchor For Dorm Room

Notre Dame Stays Competitive, Falls Short In Intra-Squad Scrimmage

Freshman Asks New Roommate Not To Hide Masturbation From Him

The Post-College Job Hunt

Marijuana Use Triples Among Gary

Higher Education

Everclear Faces Iowa Ban

College Freshman Makes Triumphant Return To High School

Tuition In Tough Times

University Of Illinois Researchers Find Link Between Attending University Of Illinois, Receiving Solid Education At Great Price

What Student Organizations Are We Joining?

2009's Most Popular Classes

Jostens Unveils New Engagement Rings For Pregnant High-Schoolers

College Grad Suing Alma Mater

Kids, Come Look At This Dreadlock From My College Days

Some Guy Who's Not Stephen Colbert To Deliver College's Commencement Speech

College Too Expensive?

Phil's Party Reminds Area Man Why He Doesn't Go To Phil's Parties

Fraternity In Danger Of Losing House Launches Harebrained Scheme To Fix Economy

Guy You Canvassed With Knows This Great Little Italian Canvassing Place

Gmail Offers Drunk E-Mail Protection

Least Popular Work-Study Jobs

Wealthy Teen Nearly Experiences Consequence

Voter Registration Efforts

Point/Counterpoint: Party! vs. Whoo! Party!

College Presidents Rethinking Drinking Age

First Night Of Freedom Spent Alone In Dorm Room

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